TGP question?

[firestick22]

I find it so very easy to locate and lock targets with the TGP, what a great tool!

 

But I'm lost on how to use the info... how do I get the Mavs to slew to the TGP SPI? Or is it that the system can't do it? If I press china hat forward they slave to the steerpoint.

 

Yes, I read the manual and searched the threads...:(

[kylania]

I find it so very easy to locate and lock targets with the TGP, what a great tool!

 

So jealous! Finding targets is always a pain for me. :)

 

But I'm lost on how to use the info... how do I get the Mavs to slew to the TGP SPI? Or is it that the system can't do it? If I press china hat forward they slave to the steerpoint.

 

Yes, I read the manual and searched the threads...:(

 

TMS Up short (LCtrl-Up) once to switch from AREA to POINT. A box should appear on the crosshairs on the TGP on your target and probably "attach" to the target as well.

 

Then TMS Up Long (Hold LCtrl-UP for a second) to set that as your SPI.

 

Then switch to MAV and China Forward Long (Hold V for a second) to slew the Mav over to your SPI (the target you have in your TGP).

 

Then once the Mav is in range use TMS Up Short to track (Lctrl-Up) and the crosshair gate of the Mav should close and Weapons Release to fire it.

[jazjar]

kylania, you are probably making the mistake of thinking like a tank crewman. He pretty much only observes in 2D and has a tank commander with his own periscope to help him. You on the other hand are one pilot with one FLIR system, and if you are searching the ground without Tally calls, map info, or JTAC help, you are definitely going to be hating life searching what is pretty much a small thermal periscope over vast swathes of farmland and city land. Now, the proper way to be searching ground in an A-10C with a FLIR is to do exactly what I described above. Listen to the tally calls from an F-16 with radar, or a Tornado with proper ESM euipment. Also, a good sound common sense trick that helps locate SAMs, and also your targets they are protecting is to use your RWR in azimuth and cue your TGP in on this. ( Helps a lot on Devil's Cross ). Better yet, fly with a JTAC on the ground to guide you in your mission of death. And lastly, the most important thing that will help you in finding targets with the TGP and everything else, is know the targets approximate location before you take off, this helps a lot so you can focus on other important things once you get flying. ;)

[Phantom88]

This is a fantastic easy to understand video tutorial by Tigerpwrr on slewing The Maverick with a TGP.It helped me a lot!:thumbup:

 

[firestick22]

Thanks to all, especially to Kylania. Your explanation was clear enough for me and much appreciated! I had previously watched Tigerpwrr's video a few times before but for some reason I needed it spelled out for me. Thanks again and happy hunting!

[firestick22]

OMG, after all this time and frustration, its so damn easy! Killed sams and Shilkas all afternoon. Thanks so much!

 

I might actually be ready to start a campaign soon....